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Exclusive designs and vintage clothing on show by environmental charity

The best of ‘green fashion’ will be on display in Edinburgh at an exclusive fashion show that will raise funds for charity. Photo opportunity: Green Fashion Show with collections by…

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New report from environment campaigners challenges Scottish Government to do better than 42% carbon cuts by 2020

According to research published today (1 November) by Friends of the Earth Scotland, meeting our climate targets could increase employment, cut health-care costs and reduce social exclusion. The report, ‘42%…

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Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomes Labour’s continued opposition to Hunterston coal proposal

Commenting on Scottish Labour’s announcement today (31 October) on coal power, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Chief Executive Duncan McLaren said: “Scotland needs neither new nor replacement fossil fired or…

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Coalition offer on Fossil Fuel Levy a “Faustian pact”, says Friends of the Earth Scotland

Today the Scottish Government has rejected Chancellor Osborne’s proposal regarding the Fossil Fuel Levy announced in last week’s Comprehensive Spending Review. Friends of the Earth Scotland Chief Executive Duncan McLaren…

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Comprehensive Spending Review “Browner that Gordon”

Self-proclaimed ‘greenest government’ fails key test in blizzard of wasteful cuts and missed opportunities Today’s spending review has axed key green promises and programmes. The promised Green Investment Bank has…

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Campaigners claim ‘irrefutable case’ for a Green Investment Bank in Scotland

In advance of the UK Government spending review, Friends of the Earth Scotland today (15 October) called for the protection of funds for key green development initiatives, and the creation…

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Workplaces encouraged to go green in November

Workplaces across Scotland are being asked to hold a ‘green dress down day’ to raise funds for the environment. Friends of the Earth Scotland is encouraging staff to donate £1…

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Justice trumped by legal system

Responding to news that the attempt by Molly Forbes to challenge the decision to allow the Trump Organisation to develop land at Menie Estate has been rejected, Juliet Swann, Head…

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Overdue energy efficiency plan must be matched with increased funding

  Environmental groups welcome the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland published today (6 October) by the Scottish Government. Friends of the Earth Scotland, WWF and RSPB joint News Release…

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